Admissions
Begin Your Journey With Us
Welcome to the first step in joining our daycare family! We know choosing the right care for your child is deeply personal, and we’re honored to be part of your search. Our admissions process is designed to be simple, supportive, and transparent—because your time and trust matter.
Here, every child is celebrated, every family is valued, and every day is filled with learning, laughter, and love. We invite you to explore, ask questions, and discover how our nurturing environment can help your little one thrive.
Let’s grow together.
How to Apply
Step 1
Families interested in attending Shady Lane School must submit a completed Registration of Interest Form, along with a $25 non-refundable Registration Fee.
Step 2
Invitations to Shady Lane School are made based on the date of the ROI Form, space availability within each age group and your desired schedule. Initial invitations are extended by phone and email, if an email address is provided.
Step 3
A Financial Agreement signed by parent(s)/guardian(s), Director of Education Programs and Executive Director must be on file for each student.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Daily Schedules
All Shady Lane students enroll for a five-day week. We offer two scheduling options for parents to choose from when enrolling their child:
- Full Day 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Extended Day 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
During the School Year, monthly tuition covers enrollment during each calendar month; typical calendar months include between 19 and 22 service (open) days.
Download 25-26 Tuition Rates
Scholarships and Subsidy
All Scholarship Applications are accepted and approved on a first come, first serve basis, and based on income available from Shady Lane School. Families must apply annually.
All applications must include a copy of the most recent tax return filed by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Shady Lane funds scholarship and subsidy support through a variety of annual fundraising and grants specifically supporting scholarship at Shady Lane. Eligibility for scholarship does NOT guarantee actual receipt of scholarship; the total of scholarships granted is limited by the available funds in any given year.
Pre K Counts (NOW ENROLLING)
Shady Lane is a childcare partner site of the PA Pennsylvania Pre-Kindergarten Counts Program. Pre- K Counts is a state funded early childhood program that provides high quality prekindergarten classroom education for eligible three and four year old children. If you have questions about the program and eligibility requirements, please contact Chyna Cyrus-Thompson, Admissions and Enrollment Coordinator at cthompson@shadylane.org or at 412-243-4040, extension 111.
Lunch & Snack
Shady Lane School provides a morning and afternoon snack for all children who attend for the full or extended day program (half day students receive morning snack only). Parents are required to bring lunch for their children each day.
Shady Lane School administrators and staff will work with you as you consider and complete the admissions materials. If you have any questions, please call us at 412-243-4040 or email us at info@shadylane.org.
